How Far can I expect to OC my e8500 on air?

[JAWE]

My computer is yet to be built but I've already ordered my e8500. I was planning on getting a Arctic Freezer 7 Pro cooler. How much of an OC do you think I could get (I am a first time OC'er and my case would probably be a Antec 900)
Any different relatively inexpensive CPU cooler suggestions are appreciated.

 

[Dadofamunky]

Much depends on the motherboard. Getting the established favorites people mention around here is the best bet to get 4.2-4.3 GHz. The gigabyte UD3P and UD3R seems to be very popular, and if I wasn't using uATX, that's what I would have gone with (or a higher-end Asus board). Scour the threads around here to get information, check the stickies, and don't rush into buying a board.

 

[JAWE]

I was planning on getting the UD3P
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813128358

Edit: and how does the Arctic Freezer 7 Pro rate among CPU coolers?

 

[LOUISSSSS]

AF7P is a low end cooler but its cheap, go for a Tuniq Tower. its pretty much 2nd best (with competitors within 2c, big deal) to the TRUE, which is overpriced

 

[Rick James]

4 is no problem on the stock cooler with proper airflow

 

[nyker96]

If you looking for a decent cooler under $50 and also can be used for 1366 later, get the new Scythe Mugen 2 Cooler.
very well reviewed here:
http://www.xbitlabs.com/articl...ay/scythe-mugen-2.html

 

[Flipped Gazelle]

Originally posted by: Rick James
4 is no problem on the stock cooler with proper airflow

Still runs too hot though, IMO. The stock HSF has an unpleasant high pitched sound, too - unless you have loud enough case fans to drown it out.

OP, if you have up to $50 to spend on a cooler, there are much better options than the AF7P.

Good web sites to check out for cooler reviews:

Benchmarkreviews.com
Frostytech.com

 

[Elfear]

Originally posted by: nyker96
If you looking for a decent cooler under $50 and also can be used for 1366 later, get the new Scythe Mugen 2 Cooler.
very well reviewed here:
http://www.xbitlabs.com/articl...ay/scythe-mugen-2.html

Sunbeam Core Contact Freezer is another inexpensive option that will work with LGA 1366. It's among the top five coolers from the reviews I've read.

 

[Denithor]

Xigmatek S1283

 

[CoinOperatedBoy]

Originally posted by: Denithor
Xigmatek S1283

Another vote for this one, considering your budget. I have both a TRUE and an HDT-S1283 and they're pretty comparable. The Xigmatek is very good value.

Did you decide on a cooler in the meantime?

 

[Tempered81]

Originally posted by: JAWE
My computer is yet to be built but I've already ordered my e8500. I was planning on getting a Arctic Freezer 7 Pro cooler. How much of an OC do you think I could get (I am a first time OC'er and my case would probably be a Antec 900)
Any different relatively inexpensive CPU cooler suggestions are appreciated.

sunbeam corecontact freezer. 4100-4400mhz.

 

[JAWE]

Originally posted by: CoinOperatedBoy

Originally posted by: Denithor
Xigmatek S1283

Another vote for this one, considering your budget. I have both a TRUE and an HDT-S1283 and they're pretty comparable. The Xigmatek is very good value.

Did you decide on a cooler in the meantime?

Yeah, I actually found a really good deal on the Arctic 7 Pro... I looked at the suggestions in the thread and then looked at newegg reviews. etc, and decided cause of the price to get that (i didnt get it off newegg, i got it off of some other site (i checked reviews on the site, and it seemed good))

 

[Udgnim]

my E8500 (E0 step) is @ 4.2 Ghz with a Gigabyte U3DP and Tuniq Tower

Vcore is 1.36V in cpuZ

I'm sure it could OC more if I increased Vcore, but don't want to go above 1.36V